BCTF News October 23, 2014
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Update – Cuts
March 19, 2014 Hi Folks, I hope everyone is enjoying a happy and peaceful break. Strike Vote and AGM Our strike vote was a strong 89% . When and if 72 hours strike notice is served will depend entirely on …
Brief Update
Hi Folks, The voting continues to go well. We will complete the voting Thursday afternoon March 6th. The Federation will release the results as soon as all locals have reported. I will e-mail the results as soon as I receive …
Facing Unreasonable Government Demands, Teachers Call Strike Vote
Hi Folks, BCTF President, Jim Iker announced at a news conference this morning that, in response to the Clark government’s unfair and unreasonable demands at the bargaining table, teachers will be conducting a strike vote on March 4th, 5th, and …
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Update
Hi Folks, It has been almost two weeks since Judge Griffin’s court ruling restored the language that was stripped from our Collective Agreements in 2002. The reaction has been quite remarkable. Even conservative media outlets are recognizing Judge Griffin’s comments …
Timeline of Christy Clark’s 12 years of Chaos in Education
Feb. 3, 2014 Timeline of Christy Clark’s 12 years of chaos in education An entire generation of students in British Columbia have been forced to learn in larger classes with fewer educational supports because of Christy Clark’s unconstitutional attacks on …
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Update Court Decision and General Meeting
Hi Folks, The Court Case You might have noticed a few items in the media about a certain court ruling that is widely being seen as a win for teachers. For once the media seem to have gotten it right. …
BC Supreme Court: A huge win for teachers, students, and all working people
January 27, 2014 BC Supreme Court: A huge win for teachers, students, and all working people In a landmark decision today, the BC Supreme Court reaffirmed that Bill 22 is unconstitutional. The ruling also restored hundreds of collective agreement provisions—such …
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General Meeting reminder – Eagle View – Wednesday, January 22nd, 5p.m. – supper served
Hi Folks, A little reminder of our General Meeting at Eagle View tomorrow at 5 p.m. We will have supper available at the meeting beginning at 4:30. I have mentioned this is a very important meeting. Glen Hansman, BCTF 1st …
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School Board Meeting Update
Hi Folks, The regular School Board meeting was held at the School Board office on Monday evening. As we know, Katherine McIntosh has accepted the Superintendent’s position in Coast Mountain School District. At the meeting everyone, including teachers, thanked Katherine …